Amy Siston

UChicago Faculty Physicians

Amy K. Siston, PhD

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Director, Psycho-Oncology Services

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Amy Siston, PhD, is a clinical health psychologist with dual expertise in psycho-oncology and sexual health. Dr. Siston focuses on providing support and care for cancer patients and survivors, including addressing the impact cancer has on quality of life and sexual health and intimacy. She is committed to helping patients navigate the psychological and emotional challenges of cancer while also promoting physical and sexual well-being, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives beyond their illness.

Working with her patients, Dr. Siston develops treatment plans that may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other evidence-based therapies for cancer patients throughout their cancer care.

As an active researcher, her work contributes to the field of psycho-oncology, with a special interest in helping patients cope and adjust to cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Dr. Siston also investigates methods to support partners’ as they adjust to a cancer experience and/or changes in the couple’s intimate relationship.

In additional to her dedication to patients, Dr. Siston serves on the American Psychosocial Oncology Society's education and core curriculum groups and is co-chair of the sexual and reproductive special interest group. She also lectures and provides training to mental health professionals on psycho-oncology- and sexual health-specific topics.

Specialties

Areas of Expertise

Memberships & Medical Societies

  • Society for Sex Therapy and Research
  • American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
  • American Psychological Association
  • American Psychosocial Oncology Society

Practicing Since

  • 1998

Languages Spoken

  • English

Awards & Distinctions

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Illinois
  • Certified Sex Therapist, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

 


Medical Education

  • Illinois Institute of Technology

Internship

  • University of Chicago Medicine

Fellowship

  • Rush University Medical Center

News & Research

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  • Aetna HMO (specialists only)
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
  • BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
  • BCBS PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • CountyCare *see insurance page
  • Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • United Choice Plus POS/PPO
  • United Options (PPO)
  • United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
  • United W500 Emergent Wrap
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
  • United Choice HMO (specialists only)
  • University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

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